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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.27, 132.74 and 77.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.27, 132.74 and 77.80 is: 107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.27 : 132.74 = 77.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.27/132.74 = 77.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.27x = 132.74 × 77.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.27x = 10,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,326.93/96.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.27

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